Cosmetic matching device



June 9, 1942. I M, M .GORDQN 2,285,709

COSMETIC MATCHING DEVICE filly/1,1011

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@Wd/i272 Gama/Z ATToRNEYs Patented June 9, 1942 UNHTED STATES FATENTrOFFICE COSMETIC MATCHING DEVICE M Martin Gordon, Chicago, Ill.

Application December 26, 1939, Serial No. 310,994

2 Claims.

This invention relates to a cosmetic matching device of simple andinexpensive construction adapted for application to a container ofcosmetio such as lipstick and includes a color chart for the purpose ofdetermining what shades of costume or other cosmetics may be used with aparticular shade of cosmetic in the container.

One object is to provide a color chart which can be inexpensivelyapplied to all types of cosmetic containers and which includes aplurality of colors, each of which is to harmonize with the particularcolor of cosmetic in the container.

A further object is to provide a cover element for the chart, whichcover element is movable relative to the chart and has an openingthrough which the colors thereof may be seen, the opening being of suchextent relative to the extent of each color that the colors may beisolated one from the others by rotating the cover element to the properposition with its opening registering with the desired color on thechart.

A further object is t0 provide such a. color chart and cover elementassociated with a cosmetic container either by incorporating my cleviceinto the construction of the container or attaching it as a separateunit to the container, in each instance, however, associating theparticular color chart used with the shade and/or color of the cosmeticin the container.

With these and other objects in View, my invention consists in theconstruction, arrangement and combination of the various parts of mydevice whereby the objects contemplated are attained, as hereinaftermore fully set forth, pointed out in my claims and illustrated in theaccompanying drawing, in which:

Figure l is a perspective view of a cosmetic container, in this instancea lipstick container, showing it in inverted position with my cosmeticmatching device applied to the lower end thereof, a portion of thecontainer being broken away to show the cosmetic therein.

Figure 2 is a bottom plan View of the cosmetic container and my matchingdevice thereon, shown on an enlarged scale with a portion of a coverdisc broken away to show the color chart therebeneath.

Figure 3 is a sectional view on the line 3-3 of Figure 2, showing onetype of construction which may be used in fabricating my invention.

Figure 4 is a view similar to Figure 1, showing a modied constructionwherein cylindrical or sleeve elements are used instead of disc elementsas in Figures 1, 2 and 3.

Figure 5 is an enlarged sectional view on the line 5-5 of Figure 4;

Figure 6 is a sectional view on the line 6 6 of Figure 5.

In connection with the use of cosmetic it is often desirable .for eithera clerk or a, buyer to have a chart of suitable colors of costume orother cosmetic which harmonize with the color and/or shade of theparticular cosmetic being purchased.

A special color chart of course can be used listing the various shadesof lipstick or other cosmetic and with each one the various costumecolors or colors of other cosmetics that harmonize with each of thecosmetics listed in the chart. Such an expedient, however, is'awkwardand time-consuming to use.

In order to provide a suitable color chart arrangement which can bequickly deciphered and readily associated with any shade and/or color ofcosmetic being sold, I propose to provide the following described devicefor this purpose.

In Figures 1, 2 and 3 a cosmetic container I0 is illustrated having theusual removable lcover I2. In this particular instance a lipstickcontainer is shown, the lipstick therein being indicated at I 3 andshaded for the color red.

So that there will be no confusion in deciphering a color chart Iassociate such a chart with each cosmetic container. By way of example,a disc I4 may be iixed against the bottom plate I6 of the container III,as perhaps best shown in Figure 3, by means of a rivet I'I and also abead I8 enclosing the edges of the discs I4 and I 6. The bea-d i8 isformed on the usual rotatable sleeve I9 of the container I 0 which uponrotation through suitable mechanism propels the lipstick I3 outwardly toa position for use after the cover I2 has been removed.

The color disc I4 may have any desirable nurnber of diierent colorsthereon as indicated at 2B, 2|, 22, 23, 24 and 25. These colors may be,by way of example, various shades of red, brown,

lue, yellow, green and black, respectively, which harmonize with theparticular color and shade of lipstick I3 in the container I0. Where thecolor chart is associated with a container having lipstick of anothercolor and shade then the various colors of the chart I4 would bediierent so as to harmonize with that shade.

On the rivet I'I a cover disc 26 is rotatably mounted. The disc 26 hasan opening 21 of any desired shape adapted to register with any one ofthe colors 20, 2l, 22, 23, 24 or 25. The purpose of the cover disc is toshow but one color so that such color is isolated from the others andthereby the others do not detract from or modify the shade of the colorunder observation. It is thus easier to determine the exact color andshade due to such isolation and the cosmetic container itself may thusbe used by placing it alongside a costume to match the desired colorsection of the chart With the costume.

It is obvious that in this manner the color chart may be used inconnection with selecting colors of other cosmetics as Well as costumesthat would be harmonious with the shade and color of cosmetic in thecontainer.

In Figure 4 show a modified construction wherein certain parts bear thesame reference numerals With the addition of a. The color chart in thisinstance may be painted in the form of enamel or the like directly onthe container Ita. The various colors thereof are thus provided incylindrical arrangement on the Wall of the casing adjacent the lower endthereof (Figure 4 showing the lipstick container inverted for using thecolor chart).

In this arrangement instead of providing a cover disc 2B, I provide acover sleeve 26a having an opening Zia therein for observing thedifferent colors on the other surface of the container I0. Here againthe size and shape of the opening Z'Ea is preferably such as will exposeonly one color at a time.

In each instance where my invention is used, it is necessary for themanufacturer to provide the proper color chart on the container that hascolors each of which is harmonious With the color and shade of cosmeticin the container. Such association of colors makes it a comparativelysimple matter to select a cosmetic harmonious with certain colors ofcostumes or the like or to select the proper costume or complementarycosmetic for the particular cosmetic of the container.

I have described specific embodiments of my invention together with theoperation thereof. I desire it to be understood, however, that theseforms are selected merely for the purpose of vfacilitating disclosure ofthe invention rather than for the purpose of limiting the number offorms which it may assume. It is to be further understood that variousmodifications, adaptations and alterations may be applied to thespecific forms disclosed to meet the requirements of practice providedthey come within the spirit and scope of the present invention as setforth in the claims appended hereto.

I claim as my invention and desire to secure by Letters Patent of theUnited States:

1. In a cosmetic and apparel matching device, a container for coloredcosmetic or the like, a cylindrical color chart surrounding saidcontainer, said color chart including a plurality of individual colors,each in harmony with the color for the cosmetic to be received in saidcontainer, a cylindrical cover element surrounding said color chart,said cover element being rotatable relative to said color chart andhaving a single opening therein which may be registered with any singleone of the colors of said color chart, so that such color may beisolated for individual View with respect to the other colors of saidcolor chart.

2. In a cosmetic matching device, a cylindrical container for coloredcosmetic or the like, a cylindrical color chart on said container, saidchart including a plurality of individual colors, each in harmony Withthe color of the cosmetic for reception in said container, a cylindricalsleevelike cover element for said color chart, said cover element beingrotatable relative to said color chart and having a single openingtherein which may be registered with any one of said colors of saidcolor chart so that such color may be isolated from the others.

M MARTIN GORDON.

